Job Description
Site Manager Whisky Distillery Project (Dumfries, DG12)
Start Date: 1st July (handover available on 30th June)
Pay Rate: From £270 per day
We are supporting a pioneering energy start-up delivering a first-of-its-kind thermal energy storage system at a whisky distillery in Dumfries. The role involves overseeing the live site, coordinating multiple contractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained throughout a complex and fast-paced build.
Project Highlights:
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Installation of energy storage systems and industrial boiler
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Small site with multiple specialist contractors
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Direct impact on a high-profile, low-carbon whisky project
Role Requirements:
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SMSTS and First Aid (IOSH preferred or equivalent)
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Strong H&S coordination, RAMS checks, and issuing Hot Work Permits
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Confident managing contractors, resolving issues, and enforcing site discipline
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Must be happy to step in and make firm decisions on site if needed
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Experience with complex M&E projects or energy/process systems is a strong advantage
Duration: Full-time for 3 to 4 weeks initially, with potential for ad hoc return visits during follow-on phases.
Accommodation and travel expenses are covered if required.
